[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”30px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”90.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]The newly enacted Law 21.643, also known as the Karin Law, aims to eliminate workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace. This law came into effect on August 1 in Chile.<\/p>\n
The regulation, in line with Convention 190 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) on violence and harassment at work, modifies the regulatory framework that should govern labor relations, aiming to adopt measures that promote equality and eradicate discrimination in the workplace.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”90.8px” custom_margin=”|auto|6px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/rafael-mena-1-scaled-e1723557509635.jpg” title_text=”rafael mena (1)” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]The entry into force of this new regulation at the national level reinforces our Code of Ethics and Conduct, which had already integrated a series of rules and behaviors contained in this new law, which \u201cmeans that we are in an excellent position to address it. Also, due to the multicultural environment of our organization, I think we are quite used to valuing the importance of mutual respect,\u201d says Rafael Mena, our Human Resources Manager<\/strong>. \u201cHowever, this does not mean that we are free of these situations, so we must always be attentive to stop behaviors that do not promote the development of our culture of Respect, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,\u201d he says.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” custom_padding=”||16px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Karin Law goes to the heart of our values at ALMA, as Valezka Galdames, our RDE&I Officer<\/strong>, says.<\/p>\n \u201cThe law seeks to strengthen the protection and promotion of gender equality and non-discrimination in the workplace. It establishes stricter and clearer mechanisms to ensure that women and people of all gender identities can work in an environment free of discrimination and with equal opportunities,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n (In the picture, Valezka with Tahirih Varner, our Ombuds, on her right)[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-23-at-11.28.07-1.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-07-23 at 11.28.07 (1)” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Joanna-Mackenzie-Personal-AUI74-1-scaled-e1723557450591.jpg” title_text=”Personal AUI Santiago” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]In addition to reinforcing the Code of Ethics, this regulation complements the observatory\u2019s ongoing actions to create a safe working environment, according to Joanna Mackenzie, AUI\u2019s HR Manager<\/strong>. \u201cEven though these concepts already existed in our internal regulation, the new law reinforces a preventive approach that was absent in the sexual harassment regulation to address the prevention, investigation, and sanctioning of workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace,\u201d she says.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” custom_padding=”||16px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Although our colleagues have only had a few weeks to experience the law, they already welcome it: \u201cThe Karin Law is good news. Violence and harassment in the workplace, whatever its nature, is something that should not be tolerated, and the law incorporates positive changes that go in this direction, such as additional procedures and obligations on the employer, which we trust will be implemented soon,\u201d says Victor Gonzalez, our Software Engineer and president of Union 1<\/strong>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_5277-1-scaled-e1723557368977.jpeg” title_text=”IMG_5277 (1)” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/alma.loadingediciones.cl\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Aaron-Chavez-1-e1723557572265.png” title_text=”Aaron-Chavez (1)” _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Even so, it is a legislation that we are just beginning to know: \u201cWe are currently analyzing the new regulations. However, we are committed to reviewing every aspect of this new law. Once we have a complete evaluation, we will be able to offer a clearer and more responsible vision,\u201d says Aaron Chavez, AUI Travel Supervisor and treasurer of Union 2<\/strong>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_orientation=”justified” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]\u201cI think we should take this opportunity to continue to promote good treatment<\/strong> among us. We love astronomy. We love science. We love ALMA. And we also love working in a good working environment. And we must take care of that,\u201d concludes Rafael Mena.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#153772″ text_orientation=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font_size=”18px”]To learn more about the new legal framework, we invite you to participate in one of these online trainings, given by lawyer Osvaldo Parada, which you can find in the invitations sent by Outlook.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25cf Tuesday, August 13, at 6:00 pm. The newly enacted Law 21.643, also known as the Karin Law, aims to eliminate workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and violence in the workplace. 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